CrossContact LX25<\/a> model from Continental to be the best option out of the bunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAt first glance, the tire already stands out with its modern EcoPlus+ Tech compound, symmetrically molded to work better with the underneath absorption layer for smoother riding and better steering response. Its continuous circumferential rib reduces airborne noises and delivers crisper handling, while the circumferential grooves evacuate water to resist hydroplaning issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also the capable diagonal and lateral sipes that provide more bites on slippery surfaces, supported by Traction Grooves and biting teeth to cage snow and dirt better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We had little doubt about CrossContact LX25\u2019s power bites on dry summer roads. Traction losses were not exactly 100% absent but well-controlled, trampled down so quickly under the tread that you may as well consider them non-existent. Speed accelerations were not an issue at all, allowing us to fluctuate in clean cuts between two extremes (35 and 65 MPH<\/strong>) with little to no drama. And given the impressive continuous rib (one of the best on the list), you will likely retain the same confidence toward hairpins or carousel corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\nContinental CrossContact LX25 dry test<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHydroplaning started to occur a bit frequently as our truck tittered on 5 inches of stagnant water and beyond. Still, you should not worry too much: the well-placed circumferential grooves of CrossContact LX25 took care of the hardest part and spread out rainwater into thin, faint layers that barely left a drag on the tire\u2019s tread. Symptoms of burnout stalls after extended driving were also low-key enough to retain effortless 55-MPH strikes<\/strong> even around corners, so you do not need to slow down for safety reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWinter performances are also a huge delight. While you might observe more pronounced stumbles on deep snow beyond 5 inches than on light snow, the same controlled composure on wet snowless terrains carried most of its edges to these roads, ensuring speed changes were still possible for us in emergency veerings or urgent corner exits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Icy roads tripped the truck around turns and curves, but that was it – nothing truly dangerous. Just apply the accelerator pedals more strategically if you intend to get near highway speeds, and stay away from tricky corners to reduce the risks of slipping on glazed ice.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Great handling of dry-road surfaces<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Decent snow performance<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/path><\/svg><\/span>